colt Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 If you want to know the real history from the man himself. The video is long but you will enjoy. http://www.motorsportretro.com/2012/05/carrol-shelby-tribute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I didn't know that Mr Shelby approached GM first according to this video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 apparently approached GM first and GM stated it would be competition for the Corvette and did not want to do it. The proverbial light bulb went off in ole Shel's head and he told Ford have I got a deal for you. You have wanted to have competition for the Corvette for years but couldn't afford the R&D. I will do it for you. Ford recognized the instant cost savings and advantages and the rest is history. And as ole Shel said even an average race driver in a Cobra could blow the best Corvette drivers in to the weeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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